Thesis: Although Michael Jordan was the basketball star during the late 1900s, Lebron James is considered to be the basketball star of today.
I. The world of basketball before Michael Jordon and Lebron James II. Lebron Raymone James 1. Born December 30th, 1984 1. Akron, Ohio 2. Mother Gloria James 2. Education 1. St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Akron, Ohio 2. Titles/Awards a. Division III State b. Division II State c. Mr. Basketball of Ohio d. Most Valuable Player of the Jordan Capital Classic e. EA Sports Roundball Classic f. McDonald’s All-American Game 3. NBA Career 1. First overall pick in 2003
Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers 2. Won two MVP awards 3. Eight time NBA all-star 4. As a free agent in 2010, chose to play with Miami Heat III. Michael Jeffery Jordon A. Born February 17th, 1963 1. Brooklyn, NY 2. James and Deloris Jordan 3. Siblings: 2 brothers and 2 sisters B. Education 1. Played football, baseball, and basketball 2. Laney High School in Wilmington, NC 3. University of NC-Chapel Hill 1981 4. Awards a. College Player of the Year Sophomore/Junior Year C. NBA Career 1. 3rd overall pick 1984 NBA Draft 2. Drafted by Chicago Bulls 3. Accomplishments a. Six NBA Championships b. Five time MVP c. Defensive Player of the Year 1998 d. 14 time ALL-STAR 4. Retired 1994-1995 5. Came Back 1995-1998 Bulls 6. Second Retirement 1997-1998 7. Came Back to play for Washington Wizards IV. Similarities between James and Jordan V. Differences between James and Jordan VI. James and Jordan impact on how people view basketball VII. James and Jordan contribution to